Best Rob Grams Podcasts (2025)

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Sweden bans phones in schools, humans glow before death, the truth about midlife crisis 52:21

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at Sweden’s decision to implement a nationwide mobile phone ban in schools. Then we discussed a surprising study suggesting that humans emit a visible light that vanishes when we die. Today's unpopular opinion was "midlife crisis is a myth." In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name somethin…

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Billionaire Tax Backlash, Rapture Panic, What Should Never Be Taxed 52:14

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at why some people believe the rapture is coming tomorrow and are sharing tips on how to be "saved." Then we turned our attention to France's richest man, Bernard Arnault, who slammed the proposed billionaire tax. Today's unpopular opinion was that sin taxes (taxes on cigarettes, alcohol, gambling, snack…

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Earth Isn’t Special, AI Outsmarts Tests, and Why People Ghost 51:42

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study suggesting that Earth may not be as unique as we once thought, with Earthlike planets being common but true 'water worlds' much rarer. Then we discussed new research revealing that AI models actually know when they’re being tested—and change their behaviour accordingly. Today's unpopular opini…

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Are 6-Figure Tech Jobs Dead, Apple’s AirPods Translate, What Really Makes People Attractive 52:09

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at the demoralizing trend of computer science graduates struggling to find work, even at minimum wage jobs, raising the question of whether six-figure tech careers are a thing of the past. Then we talked about Apple’s new AirPods and their impressive real-time language translation feature. Today's unpopu…

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Robert Redford Dead at 89, AI Is Grown Not Built, First Date Impressions 52:14

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In the first part of today's show, we remembered the life of Robert Redford, actor, director, and environmentalist, who passed away at the age of 89. We also explored the idea that AI is grown, not built. Today's unpopular opinion was that "Be yourself" is terrible dating advice. In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name something you …

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Puzzling cancer trend, what people use ChatGPT for, and bad relationship advice 52:06

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how a forgotten cancer is rising in young people, leaving experts puzzled. Then we explored new data from OpenAI revealing what people actually use ChatGPT for. Today’s unpopular opinion was “Don’t go to bed angry” is bad advice. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name the most com…

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Signs of Life on Mars, Dogs in Bed, AI Job Apocalypse 52:05

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at NASA’s bold claim that it has found the clearest sign yet of past life on Mars. Then we talked about a veterinarian who finally settled the debate on whether your dog should sleep in your bed. Finally, we discovered why an ex-Google executive insists the idea that AI will create new jobs is "100% crap…

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Parenting in the A.I. Era, Life Without Anonymity, Signs of Flirting 52:14

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how parents’ role in children’s learning has changed in the A.I. era. Then we talked about the end of anonymity online, where we’re all content now. Today's unpopular opinion was "The friend zone doesn't exist." In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans how you can tell if someone is flirtin…

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Youth Unhappiness Spike, Feeling Lost in Life, Fine Dining Isn’t Worth It 52:19

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the famous “unhappiness hump” has vanished — and why young people might be paying the price. Then we explored what it means to feel lost in your own life, and how culture itself could be the culprit. Today's unpopular opinion was that "Fine Dining" is a waste of money. In the second half of the sh…

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Billions at risk with Meta, binge-watching benefits, silence in the taxi 52:17

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at an ex-WhatsApp cybersecurity executive who claims Meta endangered billions of users in a new lawsuit. Then we discussed a surprising study that suggests binge-watching might actually be good for you. Today's unpopular opinion was that taxi drivers, barbers, and others should ask if you want to talk fi…

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Bots, Broken Job Market, and the Truth About Marriage 52:25

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how The Job Market Is Hell and explored Sam Altman’s claim that bots are making social media feel ‘fake.’ Today's unpopular opinion was "marriage is more about finance than romance." In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something you share after marriage. The ProBoh Show is a va…

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Digital Overload Fix, Everyday AI Language, Debunking The Good Old Days 52:00

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how putting down your phone and embracing boredom might actually improve your life, with philosophy offering tools to help us with digital overload. Then we talked about how "ChatGPT speak" is starting to creep into our everyday conversations. Today's unpopular opinion was "The Good Old Days Never Act…

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Meta Scanning Phones, Salesforce AI Job Cuts, Religious Tech Language 52:21

22d ago52:21

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at why language surrounding technology is starting to sound increasingly religious. Then we talked about Salesforce’s CEO, who claimed AI allowed him to cut 4,000 jobs. Finally, we discovered reports that Meta might be scanning your phone's entire camera roll. Today's unpopular opinion was "Big tech coll…

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Blind Test Favors AI Writers, Fatty Food’s Brain Risk, How We Punish Adults 51:51

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In the first part of today's show, we learned that readers preferred AI-written short stories over ones by award-winning human authors in a blind test. Then we discussed how even a single very fatty meal can temporarily strain the systems that stabilise blood flow to the brain. Today's unpopular opinion was "Fines are the most useless form of punis…

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Finland’s Happiness Secret, YouTube’s AI Trick, Worst First Date Spots 52:16

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In the first part of today's show, we examined a journalist who visited the world's happiest country, Finland, and came back wishing they could unlearn its secrets. Then we discussed how YouTube allegedly uses AI to secretly edit people’s videos, with results so uncanny that they might bend reality itself. Today's unpopular opinion was "Karaoke suc…

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Thumb Size Linked to Brain Power, Spotify DMs Debate, Food Delivery Backlash 52:19

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study that links thumb length to brain size and cognition. Then we talked about Spotify rolling out direct messages, with some users asking if we really need them. Today's unpopular opinion was that food delivery companies are awful for society. In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to …

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Scientists Translate Inner Thoughts, Gen Z’s Career Minimalism, Personality Tests Exposed 52:20

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how scientists have managed to translate the inner monologue — and what that might mean for the future. Then we talked about Gen Z’s trend of “career minimalism,” where young professionals are ditching the career ladder for a lily pad mentality. Today's unpopular opinion was "Personality tests are mod…

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World Record Freedive, Starbucks Office Crackdown, Which Fictional Men Can’t Change? 52:20

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In the first part of today's show, we learned about a freediver who held his breath for almost half an hour, smashing a world record. Then we looked at Starbucks in South Korea, where customers are being asked to stop turning cafés into full-blown offices by bringing monitors, printers, and even desk dividers. Today's unpopular opinion was that rac…

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Social Media Can’t Be Fixed, Paid to Do Nothing, Gen Z Quits Games 52:23

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study claiming social media probably can’t be fixed. Then we discussed the unusual case of a woman suing her employer for paying her to do nothing for 20 years. Finally, we explored why Gen Z is cutting back—drastically—on buying video games. In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to nam…

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AI in Schools, The Coming Bubble, and The Truth About Influencers 52:16

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the AI takeover of education is just getting started. Then we explored whether the AI boom might already be turning into an AI bubble. Today's unpopular opinion was that social media “influencers” influence almost nothing. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something you n…

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Palantir CEO Slams Ivy League, Musk AI Nudes Controversy, Cozy Nights In 52:09

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how sex is getting scrubbed from the internet, while a billionaire can still sell you AI nudes. Then we talked about the Palantir CEO claiming that working at his $430 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale, because “no one cares about the other stuff.” Today's unpopular…

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AI’s Coming for CEOs, Caffeine’s Mood Trick, Where Fake Positivity Thrives 52:17

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the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI is gutting workforces—and heard from an ex-Google exec who says CEOs are too busy celebrating efficiency gains to realise they might be next. Then we explored a study on how caffeine consumption boosts positive moods, but doesn’t seem to affect negative moods, with the effects changing across the …

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Why Duolingo's AI Pivot Won, The Ethics AI Needs, Marriage Myths 52:23

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at the backlash against Duolingo going “AI-first” — and why it didn’t seem to matter. Then we talked about the urgent need for a new ethics to guide a world increasingly shaped by AI agents. Today's unpopular opinion was that marriage, in the modern day, is a scam. In the second half of the show, we aske…

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“Toxic Masculinity” Is Toxic Now, Compromise Is Out, Who Wins in Arguments? 50:13

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ turned toxic — from a term aimed at critiquing harmful gender stereotypes to a lightning rod in the culture wars. Today's unpopular opinion was "Society has killed the art of compromise." In the show's second half, we asked 100 humans to name someone you have to comp…

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Grok's Taylor Swift Glitch, Song Lengths comeback, Billionaire personality traits 52:06

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a BBC study suggesting that average song lengths are getting longer again after years of shrinking to fit TikTok and streaming culture. Then we explored a story about Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok, which generated fake nude images of Taylor Swift — completely unprompted and without user request. Today's u…

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Society Is Collapsing, Humanity Is Peaking, Hollywood Is Over 52:18

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In the first part of today's show, we explored the chilling prediction that societal collapse through "self-termination" is not only likely—it’s already underway. We then examined new research suggesting that humanity may be approaching its peak within just a few decades. Today's unpopular opinion was “Hollywood as we know it is dead.” The ProBoh S…

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Subliminal AI Messages, The Mind’s Invisible Landscape, Workplace Gossip Revealed 52:17

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI models can send "subliminal" messages to each other, making them more evil. Then we explored the "invisible landscapes" of perception and thought. Today's unpopular opinion was "career is more important than relationships." In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something c…

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Age Checks Gone Wrong, Science in Decline, Is Democracy Dying? 52:13

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at the curious case of ‘Britain’s most tattooed man,’ who says he can’t access adult sites because a new age verification system mistakes his face tattoos for a mask. Then we discussed a powerful article from The Atlantic about the rise and fall of scientific empires, and whether America’s dominance in s…

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Plastic pollution in our lungs, under‑16 social media ban, OnlyFans banned 52:21

2M ago52:21

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study revealing the shocking amount of plastic we breathe in every day. Today’s unpopular opinion was that social media should not be banned for kids under 16. In the second half of the show, we saw that Sweden has banned buying OnlyFans content. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hos…

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Mankeeping Is Killing Attraction, Gen Z Roasts Dead Poets, Narcissist Essentials 52:25

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at why “mankeeping” is turning women off—unpaid emotional labour many women take on to manage the men in their lives. Then we talked about a mom's viral post where his Gen Z kids had a surprising reaction to Dead Poets Society. Today's unpopular opinion was that Self-love has replaced self-respect and it…

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Super-Babies, Microplastic Tires, and Crimes That Won’t Land You in Jail 52:09

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In the first part of today’s show, we learned that one of the biggest sources of microplastic pollution isn’t plastic bags or straws—it’s your car tires. Then we took a look inside the unsettling Silicon Valley trend of genetically engineering so-called "super-babies." Today's unpopular opinion was "prison should be about rehabilitation, not punish…

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Corporate Dictatorships, AI Hype Collapse, Should Affairs Cost You Your Job? 52:23

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at why tech billionaires are obsessed with the idea of a 'corporate dictatorship' and how they believe democracy is bad for innovation. Then we talked about claims from a top economist who says the AI boom is even more overhyped than the 1990s dot-com bubble. Today's unpopular opinion was: infidelity is …

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Why Hustle Makes You Slower, Limitless Energy Breakthrough, Your Brain on Friendship 52:24

2M ago52:24

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In the first part of today's show, we learned that rushing through tasks doesn't make us more productive. The so-called "illusion of faster" slows us down and dulls our attention. Then we looked at groundbreaking news from the world of science—researchers are now 43 seconds closer to unlocking limitless, clean energy through nuclear fusion. Finally…

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Heatwaves in Europe, The Meaning of Life Debunked, and AI That We Don't Understand 52:24

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how Southern Europe is baking through a brutal mid-summer heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across Spain, Italy, and Greece. Then we explored why the meaning of life might not actually be a puzzle to solve—philosophers suggest it could be simpler than we think. Finally, we talked ab…

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Depression’s Secret Cause, Gen Z Spy Games, and Why We All Keep Complaining 52:16

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that depression might be linked to something called "internal jet lag"—a mismatch between your biological clock and daily routine. Then we talked about how Gen Z is secretly spying on each other, using everything from social media breadcrumbs to shared location apps. Today's unp…

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Why Gen Z Won’t Say Hello, Apple’s AI Mirage, and When to Have a Baby 52:05

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a story about Gen Z avoiding the word "hello" when answering the phone. Then we explored the idea of “Apple Intelligence” and whether it’s really any smarter than yesterday’s virtual assistants. Today's unpopular opinion was: There is no good time to have a baby. In the show's second half, we asked 10…

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Is the Internet Broken? Time Distortion Explained, Couples' Biggest Arguments 52:23

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In the first part of today's show, we asked: Are a few people ruining the internet for the rest of us? We also explored why time seems to slow down when you're doing something difficult, whether it's running a marathon or trying to fix your Wi-Fi router. Today's unpopular opinion was that being in a relationship is better than being single; a topic…

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Married to a Chatbot, Bad Sex Life Could Kill You, US Summers Choked by Smoke 52:00

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at the growing trend of people marrying AI chatbots, with some claiming to feel "pure, unconditional love." Then we discussed a new study suggesting that low sexual activity, poor body image, and negative mood could combine in ways that shorten your life. Today's unpopular opinion was: Not having sex is …

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The Naked Truth with Carmen González Castro: Art, Censorship, and Public Perceptions 52:15

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Today’s show took a different turn as we welcomed Spanish artist and lecturer Carmen González Castro for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about censorship, nudity, and how classical ideals still shape our perceptions of the body today. Known for her richly layered canvases that blend Greco-Roman myth with baroque distortion, Carmen offered po…

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Climate Lies, Visual Illusions, and a Manga That Grounded Planes 52:19

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In the first part of today's show, we asked if you can really trust climate information—especially when powerful players might be misleading the public. Then we learned that your eyes are lying to you: new research suggests everything you see is actually 15 seconds in the past. Today's unpopular opinion was "Working in marketing is morally wrong." …

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Plastic Battle Lost, Child Tantrums Explained, China’s Robot Football Stars 52:11

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Annie Lowrey’s Atlantic essay “I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won,” which follows her personal and frustrating journey through the so-called war on plastic. Today's unpopular opinion was "There is no such thing as an 'evil' person." In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name a reason a chi…

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Smarter People Have Weaker Morals, Political Orphan Sam Altman, Signs of Immaturity 51:50

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that people with higher cognitive ability may actually have weaker moral foundations. Then we talked about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s explosive July 4th post, where he declared himself "politically homeless" after slamming the Democrats. Today's unpopular opinion was "Saying 'I don…

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Processed Meat Dangers, Brain Scan Aging Tech, Phone-Free Zones 52:24

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at new research suggesting that even tiny amounts of processed meat can lead to health issues. Then we discussed a breakthrough study where scientists claim they can determine how fast you're aging using just a single brain scan. Today's unpopular opinion was "mobile phone-free zones and events should be…

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Why OpenAI Hired a Psychiatrist, Spain’s Wealth Tax Push, and a Banned Classroom Sign 52:32

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how Spain and Brazil are pushing for a global tax on the super-rich in a coordinated effort to reduce economic inequality. Then we discussed OpenAI’s surprising move to hire a forensic psychiatrist, following growing concern about the mental health impact of its AI tools on users. Today's unpopular op…

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Water Isn’t the Best Hydrator, Brain Rewiring, and Why Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist 52:13

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a surprising study that claims water might not be the best drink for hydration. Then we explored how the constant recording of our lives—from selfies to step counts—is actually reshaping how our brains function. Finally, we heard from New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, who boldly stated, “I don’t…

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Organ Regrowth Breakthrough, Hot Dad Science, and Child Discipline Debates 51:43

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In the first part of today’s show, we learned about a new study that explores the most attractive body fat percentage for men. Then we discussed a remarkable breakthrough from Chinese scientists who may have found a genetic switch for organ regeneration in mammals. Today's unpopular opinion was “Spanking your child is not abuse.” In the second half…

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AI Band Sparks Backlash, China Goes Cashless, What Makes Someone Cool? 52:19

3M ago52:19

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Spotify’s breakout band The Velvet Sundown, which appears to be AI-generated — and fans aren’t thrilled. Then we asked what really makes someone cool in the eyes of science. Finally, we explored how physical currency has almost vanished from daily life in China. Today’s unpopular opinion was: It’s tim…

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Facebook Detox, Killer Drone Beverage, ChatGPT Is Breaking Brains 51:59

3M ago51:59

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study revealing how deactivating Facebook and Instagram affects users' emotional well-being. Then we talked about OpenAI's internal struggles, as revealed in The Monster Inside ChatGPT. Finally, we covered a disturbing trend: individuals being involuntarily committed after descending into so-cal…

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People Now Talk Like ChatGPT, Publishing Collapses, Red Pandas Invade Hotel Beds 51:43

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at how AI is influencing the way we speak, as a new study shows people are starting to sound eerily like ChatGPT. Then we talked about the looming collapse of traditional publishing, and whether it's truly the end—or just a messy rebirth. Today's unpopular opinion was "If you can't do something well, don…

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AI Toys Are Coming, Is Wealth Evil, and Why CDs Might Outsell Spotify Again 52:17

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In the first part of today's show, we looked at the news that toy giant Mattel has teamed up with OpenAI—raising concerns among parents about the growing presence of artificial intelligence in children’s toys. Then we asked whether it’s immoral to be too rich, diving into the ethics of extreme wealth in an unequal world. Today's unpopular opinion w…